Bridge building finished

Volunteers of Pearl Beach Crommelin Native Arboretum have finished rebuilding a bridge that had rotted in sections.

The bridge, completed on Monday, May 9, now has wheelchair access.

The arboretum was quoted $20,000 for the bridge to be rebuilt but, with volunteer labour, the cost was just over $4000.

The bridge will be officially opened on the arboretum's 40th anniversary on Sunday, August 21, and will be named by former Gosford mayor Mr Robert Bell.

Honorary secretary Ms Ann Parsons said Mr Bell had been a strong support in the establishment of the arboretum.

The official opening will commence at 11am and will be followed by a barbecue lunch.

Media release, 11 May 2016

Ann Parsons, Crommelin Native Arboretum